Japanese Conversation · Level 61
75 words
Japanese word
劇的
Pronunciation
Romajigekiteki
Meaning
- na-adjectivedramatic
Example
その映画の結末は劇的です。so no ei ga no ketsu matsu wa geki teki de su
The ending of that movie is dramatic.
More examples
災害後の町の変化は劇的です。sai gai go no machi no hen ka wa geki teki de su
The town's change after the disaster is dramatic.
Core concept
Presents an event or change as unusually powerful and emotionally striking, often because its result arrives with tension or surprise.
Common phrases
劇的な効果geki teki na kō ka
dramatic effect
劇的な成長geki teki na sei chō
dramatic growth
劇的な結末geki teki na ketsu matsu
dramatic ending
Similar words
ドラマチックdoramachikku: Describes an event or change that feels vivid and exciting through tension or surprise.
印象的inshōteki: Describes something that leaves a strong and lasting impression.
衝撃的shōgekiteki: Describes something unexpected that causes a strong emotional reaction.
Definition in Japanese
出来事などの規模や変化が大きく、強い感動や驚きを引き起こすさま。de ki goto na do no ki bo ya hen ka ga ō ki ku tsuyo i kan dō ya odoro ki o hi ki o ko su sa ma
Word origin
劇的 (gekiteki) is formed from 劇 (geki, "drama") and 的 (teki, "like"), describing something with the force or quality of drama.
Usage tips
- Although 劇的 (gekiteki) contains 劇 (geki, "drama"), it commonly describes real events and does not require a stage performance.